Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 36 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Tokyo Verdy 12 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Kawasaki Frontale 36 88 2 Yokohama F.Marinos 36 75 3 Vissel Kobe 36 70 4 Nagoya Grampus 36 65 5 Kashima Antlers 36 63 6 Urawa Red Diamonds 36 62 7 Sagan Tosu FC 36 59 8 Avispa Fukuoka 36 52 9 FC Tokyo 36 49 10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 36 46 11 Cerezo Osaka FC 36 45 12 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 36 45 13 Gamba Osaka 36 43 14 Kashiwa Reysol 36 41 15 Shonan Bellmare 36 36 16 Shimizu S-Pulse 36 36 17 Tokushima Vortis 36 33 18 Oita FC Trinita 36 29 19 Vegalta Sendai 36 27 20 Yokohama FC 36 27 -
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is hosting Tokyo Verdy for another epic battle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Tokyo Verdy is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' It looks surprising Tokyo Verdy does not make any changes. Shunki Higashi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sanfrecce Hiroshima that had 313 games and scored 398 goals.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matheus Vidotto, as he is very good at scoring at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mutsuki Kato made 347 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Shuto Nakano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 46' Another change for Tokyo Verdy made on 46 minute. Itsuki Someno leaves to be changed by Yudai Kimura.
- 51' Tokyo Verdy seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 55' Another substitution for Tokyo Verdy to replace Kosuke Saito by Hiroto Yamami on 55 minute.
- 60' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rei Hirakawa suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' It is a substitution in Tokyo Verdy team. Yuto Tsunashima is replaced by Kaito Suzuki on 62 minute.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuan Matsuhashi on 63.
- 68' Valere Germain is replacing Naoki Maeda for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima side.
- 73' It is a substitution in Tokyo Verdy team. Rei Hirakawa is replaced by Tetsuyuki Inami on 73 minute.
- 77' Goal! Yudai Kimura scores his 14 goal in 139 matches.
- 79' Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daiki Suga is hanging Naoto Arai on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Another change for Sanfrecce Hiroshima made on 84 minute. Shunki Higashi leaves to be changed by Sota Koshimichi.
- 87' GOAL! Valere Germain scores on 87. Assisted by Hayato Araki
- 89' GOAL! Hayao Kawabe scores on 89.
- Another three points for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Starting XI- 9
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41
Naoki Maeda ↓ Valere Germain 68'
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- 4
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13
Naoto Arai ↓ Daiki Suga 79'
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- 51
Bench-
98
Valere Germain ↑ 68'
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18
Daiki Suga ↑ 79'
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Sota Koshimichi ↑ 84'
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Coach Michael SkibbeTokyo Verdy
Starting XI-
16
Rei Hirakawa ↓ Tetsuyuki Inami 73'
- 22
- 14
- 7
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8
Kosuke Saito ↓ Hiroto Yamami 55'
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9
Itsuki Someno ↓ Yudai Kimura 46'
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- 2
- 3
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23
Yuto Tsunashima ↓ Kaito Suzuki 62'
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40
Yuta Arai ↓ Yuan Matsuhashi 46'
Bench-
15
Kaito Suzuki ↑ 62'
- 37
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19
Yuan Matsuhashi ↑ 46'
- 21
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10
Yudai Kimura ↑ 46'
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11
Hiroto Yamami ↑ 55'
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17
Tetsuyuki Inami ↑ 73'
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Coach Hiroshi Jofuku -
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